Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg Unit A - Days

Atrium Health; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist – Lexington Medical Surgical & Telemetry (Unit A) in Lexington, NC is seeking an RN for Unit A. The role emphasizes delivering safe, patient-centered care and using evidence-based practice on a busy medical-surgical floor with telemetry capabilities.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license with BLS and have about a year of clinical nursing experience, plus strong communication and clinical judgment to thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing–approved nursing program.
• Active, unrestricted RN license (multi-state compact and/or state-specific as applicable).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Typically 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, patient-centered care using the nursing process, clinical judgment, and evidence-based practice—monitoring patient conditions, administering treatments, and adapting care to support optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and outcomes—promoting safety, maintaining accurate documentation, supporting communication and delegation, and engaging in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Clinical Judgment

Communication

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Where You’ll Work

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist – Lexington Medical Surgical & Telemetry (Unit A)

Unit A is a 45-bed Medical-Surgical and Telemetry unit providing comprehensive care for adult patients with diverse medical and surgical needs, including those requiring continuous cardiac monitoring.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg Unit A

Lexington, NC

Our team fosters a collaborative, supportive culture grounded in patient safety, evidence-based practice, and compassionate care. What sets Unit A apart is our commitment to professional growth and teamwork, paired with advanced telemetry capabilities to effectively manage complex conditions.

We’re Looking For

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing–approved nursing program
• Active, unrestricted RN license (multi-state compact and/or state-specific as applicable)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Typically 1 year of clinical nursing experience
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

What You’ll Do

• Deliver safe, patient-centered care using the nursing process, clinical judgment, and evidence-based practice—monitoring patient conditions, administering treatments, and adapting care to support optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and outcomes—promoting safety, maintaining accurate documentation, supporting communication and delegation, and engaging in ongoing professional development.

About This Location

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center is dedicated to delivering high-quality, community-based care with access to the expertise and resources of a nationally recognized academic health system.

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